Update on the campaign to make rugby the new national sport

The campaign has been given new momentum since the failure of the football team to qualify for the European Championships, and their lacklustre display against Croatia that left us wondering whether or not they care.

The purpose of the campaign is not to argue that rugby is better than football; it is simply to raise the profile of rugby, to encourage more and more people to get involved so that they learn the values inherent with the sport, such as pride, passion, teamwork and respect.

I believe that rugby players would be better role models for the youth of Britain than some of the high-profile footballers, and perhaps through rugby, we can improve the nation!